Shake It Off, Volatility! Top Analyst Dividend Stock Picks That Are Enchanted!

Fearless Forecasts Amidst the Market's 'Blank Space'

Okay Swifties and savvy investors let's talk about the stock market! You know how I love a good plot twist? Well the S&P 500 hit a new record but plot twist macro uncertainties are still lurking around like my exes in the tabloids. So what's a girl (or anyone really) to do? That's right consider dividend paying stocks. It's like finding 'the one' in a sea of bad dates – a way to enhance those returns when the market gets as 'choppy' as my dating life used to be. But don't worry I am the Archer I got this!

McDonald's: Lovin' Dividends Since '89 (Probably)

First up we've got McDonald's (MCD)! Yes the Golden Arches. Who knew they weren't just about fries and questionable ice cream machines? This iconic fast food chain offers a quarterly dividend of $1.77 per share making it $7.08 annually like a sweet sweet 'Love Story' with my portfolio. They've been raising that dividend for 49 years straight – practically dividend royalty! Jefferies analyst Andy Barish is all in calling it a 'buy.' He knows that "the old Taylor can't come to the phone right now," so this is not your ordinary MCD investment advise! Even TipRanks' AI analyst is on board predicting McDonald's will 'outperform.' Looks like those burgers and fries are paying off literally!

EPR Properties: Experiencing Returns and Chasing the Sunsets

Next let's talk about EPR Properties (EPR)! We're talking movie theaters amusement parks and eat and play centers. Can this BE any more fun? And a 3.5% dividend increase? That is what dreams are made of! Stifel analyst Simon Yarmak after hanging out at EPR headquarters upgraded the stock to 'buy.' He is certain that this REIT is on a roll. My cost of capital may be high right now but they got it under control! He believes that this company is ready to aggressively make more acquisitions and boost external growth. And just when you thought it couldn't get better the improvements in the theatre industry are expected to enhance EPR Properties' earnings over the next several years. Shake it off haters REITs are here to stay! Can you picture it? First date in a theatre eating popcorn and watching a RomCom and not thinking about interest rates?

Halliburton: Drilling for Dollars and 'Midnight Rain'

Last but not least we have Halliburton (HAL) an oilfield services company. I know I know it is not very 'Reputation' era but stay with me... Oil stocks baby! They're offering a quarterly dividend of 17 cents per share totaling 68 cents annually. Goldman Sachs analyst Neil Mehta after chatting with management reaffirmed a 'buy' rating. Even with some near term risks Halliburton's international exposure offers a degree of resilience which is like finding that perfect lyric when you least expect it. "Idiosyncratic growth" from Argentina and Saudi Arabia? Sounds like a jet setting adventure in my books! All jokes aside they really are on top of all market opportunities. You can trust these are not just 'Mean' corporate moves.

Meet the Analysts: The Real 'Masterminds'

Now let's give a shout out to the masterminds behind these picks! Andy Barish Simon Yarmak and Neil Mehta are the Wall Street analysts doing the hard work so we can sit back and count our dividends. These are the people that can predict and prepare for the end game. TipRanks tracks these analysts so you know they're legit. If you're looking for some 'Style' in your investment portfolio take note of their recommendations!

Are You 'Ready For It'?

So there you have it! Three dividend paying stocks to consider when the market is feeling a bit 'Treacherous.' Remember even in uncertain times there are ways to find financial stability. Now if you'll excuse me I have a concert to plan and maybe a dividend check to cash. After all 'the best people in life are free,' but financial security is a close second! Remember this is not investment advice. I am just a singer not a financial planner!